Special Program Coordinator, Grant Coordinator ...

About Bristol Community College:

Bristol Community College is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! Bristol is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment with a rich diversity of beliefs, cultures, languages, abilities, and lifestyles. Committed to enriching its educational experience through a supportive community, Bristol actively encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply and achieve our vision of advancing a vibrant, diverse community through education, learner by learner. If you share a passion for helping students succeed and enjoy working in a community of innovative, inclusive, and collaborative colleagues, Bristol is the place for you!                                                                      

As a Commonwealth of Massachusetts employer, Bristol offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including health, dental, life, long-term disability, retirement and paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, and holiday pay). We also offer tuition waiver discounts at the Commonwealth's public higher education institutions. More information can be found on our Benefits website .

Job Description:

POSITION TITLE:  Special Program Coordinator, Grant Coordinator (Part-Time)

DEPARTMENT: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)

PRIMARY LOCATION: Fall River

STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The Special Program Coordinator will serve as the coordinator and liaison for the Strengthening Community Colleges (SCC2) Grants Program to advance equity in information technology for women and people of color.  The position will coordinate activities with workforce development, academic and student affairs, institutional research, and faculty to ensure project activities are implemented.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide coordination and oversight for SCC2 projects, including work plans, sustainability plans, annual reports, and final reports.
• Manage grant budget and distribute the financial reporting in accordance with the grantor's guidelines.
• Engage faculty, coordinators, and workforce development in expanding the non-credit to credit pathways for programming, networking, and cybersecurity curriculum.
• Support data collection and analysis in collaboration with the Institutional Assessment and Planning.
• Establish SCC2 project workgroups of staff and faculty to foster seamless collaboration across the College.
• Support student recruitment and outreach related to SCC2 programs.
• Serve as a project liaison between the College administrators and faculty.
• Serve as liaison for statewide team planning and coordination of consortium activities.
• Attend consortium, steering committee, and community of practice meetings as scheduled.
• Attend professional development activities related to professional standards and SCC2 program goals.
• Complete required college training as designated by the College.
• Consistently demonstrate Bristol's core values while interacting with members of the Bristol community.
• Adhere to the Commonwealth's Equity Agenda by applying related best practices throughout all job functions and working collaboratively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
• Focus on customer service best practices when working with Bristol community members, including faculty, staff, and students. 
• Focus on the Commonwealth's Equity Agenda by applying related best practices throughout all job functions.  
• Perform other duties as assigned, consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Requirements:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, all required qualifications must be met by date of hire.

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Business Administration, Mathematics, Computer Science, or other field related to area of assignment.*
• Minimum of three years of leadership experience and/or training involving area of assignment, which may include college registration, academic advisement, career development, career experience, training, curriculum development, audio/visual or graphic production, grant administration, budget development, program/project management, event planning, administrative work in an academic environment, or personal computer operations.*
• *An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience shall be considered.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Experience in developing and implementing educational and training sessions and presentations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in STEM or related field.
• Two years of related experience as a Program Coordinator.  
• Experience working with diverse, multicultural populations in an education setting.
• Demonstrated ability to design and/or utilize blended or online education models.
• Experience using evidence-based practices in expanding technical curriculum.
• Demonstrated proficiency with learning management systems, such as but not limited to Blackboard or Canvas.
• Ability to speak a language in addition to English.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The employee must meet the physical demands and work environment of the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

POSITION STATUS: This is a part-time, grant-funded, non-unit, non-benefitted, 18.5 hours per week position through FY25-26. The anticipated schedule is Monday-Friday. This position may be subject to grant appropriations.

SALARY:    $32.00

Additional Information:

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

Bristol Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, TitleVII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Title IX  Officer, Emmanuel Echevarria at [email protected] or 774.357.2682; the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination; the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights

Application Instructions:

TO APPLY: Please complete our online application by clicking on the "Apply" button.  The position will be open to applicants until filled with priority given to candidates who apply within 10 days of the posting.

REQUIREMENTS TO COMPLETE APPLICATION PROCESS:

1) A completed Bristol Community College Employment Application.

2) A current resume/curriculum vitae.

3) A cover letter that demonstrates how your skills and experience meet the desired and required qualifications of the position (not limited in length).

All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Bristol Community College is an institution that does not sponsor work authorization.

A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted for all positions.

The college will independently verify education credentials as provided on the application. For certain positions that require a college degree, the hired candidate must supply official transcripts upon hire. Transcripts must include your name and degrees conferred.